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Posted 8/12/2014 6:25 PM (GMT 0)
 

Hi All,

I know I hear people all the time talking about the strange flu like symptoms, I generally to a degree always feel like that. But I'v noticed this is my 3rd time this year, its so much worse, it doesn't feel like a flare, muscles are not really hurting any worse than usual, I just feel extrememly exhaused, I sleep all day and night, week and my stomach is in knots. I just think its stange in that, I know the general "icky" feeling but this is just unusual. Maybe its just a flare in a different way?? I dont know....

I could not go to work yesterday with it, I sleep all day and night, and then came in for a half day today, if I don't work...I don't get paid, so I am giving it my all.

Does anyone else get this? It's just so strange to me since I usually have a mild flu bug feeling all the time.

Posted 8/12/2014 6:41 PM (GMT 0)
Oh,

I've been dx's with fibro for over 7 years, so I know the difference between the regular flu like feelings, but this is so much worse. I'm afraid they are going to tell me I have mono again. I've been dx's with that 3 times now.

Posted 8/12/2014 7:04 PM (GMT 0)
I am not sure where you live, but have you been checked for Lyme and babesia? These are tick borne illnesses that have symptoms similar to what you have described and both are very serious if not treated correctly. You know your body, so if it feels like something is wrong, don't wait to get checked. If they test you, make sure they do the quad test so they don't miss anything. If it is mono again, you already know it is best to get treatment as soon as possible, so you can start to feel better again. Good luck and hope you feel better soon!
Posted 8/12/2014 7:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Belles,

I'm sorry I forgot to mention, I was dx's with Lyme a few years back, had to have a pic line put in for the IV. Did one and a half rounds, then I developed a blood clot, they took the pic line and and I was so mad I left. Well this is now 3 years later, I may be battling with the reprocussions of it, I'm afraid to even think about having Lyme again. My LLD was not the greatest, I think he just put everyone on IV antibiotics. NOt that I didn't need it, because I know I did, but I just felt like I could not trust him. He is in Chester County PA where I live...Lyme Fever area around here. I've been tested a few times since at the hosptial, they say it's not Lyme...

 

Posted 8/12/2014 9:11 PM (GMT 0)
I get bouts of extreme fatigue at times. No rhyme or reason to it; it just happens.

I also have digestive issues which I 'think' are linked to fibro, though I also have gastritis and my "plumbing" in general has been out of whack for years.

Sometimes it's just hard to know if it's the fibro or something else. Good advice from Belles1211.

And it's always helpful to check with your doctor if your symptoms seem unusual for you.

Hope you're feeling much better soon!!
Posted 8/13/2014 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hello Hopegirl,

I had the flu like feelings a lot last year. It was a terrible feeling of malaise. I felt dizzy, nauseated and muscles felt weak, just very icky. Muscles not only felt achy but they felt like THEY wanted to throw up, if that makes sense at all. Crazy I know. Anywho.....that went on like 2 or 3 times a week, for a few months. I thought possibly it might have been anxiety related as well. It did eventually cease though and have not had it since last year. {knock on wood}. If it goes on for a long period of time of course go have it checked out. I have a feeling though it will pass soon for you as well. Take care, wishing you better days ahead.!!!
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